AERODYNAMIC COVER FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL, ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR THE AERODYNAMIC COVER TO THE VEHICLE WHEEL, AND VEHICLE WHEEL HAVING SUCH AN AERODYNAMIC COVER AND ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

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A vehicle wheel comprises a wheel disc, wheel rim, and wheel axis. A first cover spans between the rim and a hub portion of the disc. An axial portion of the first cover extends substantially along the axis. A plurality of first vents in the axial portion are arrayed circumferentially about the axis. Tabs extend perpendicular to the axial portion at each of the first vents. A second cover is secured to the rim and extends radially inward from the rim in a direction perpendicular to the axis. A plurality of second vents are in the second cover and arrayed circumferentially about the axis. The first and second covers are on opposite sides of the wheel. Each of the first and second covers has a greater extent in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis than in an axial direction parallel to the axis.

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